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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Iraq’s population is 693% larger than that of Lebanon, a difference of 40,236,053.
Iraq’s surface area is about 41.6× that of Lebanon, a difference of 424,600 km².
Lebanon’s population density is 425% higher than that of Iraq, a difference of 450 /km².
Iraq’s nominal GDP is about 13.9× that of Lebanon, a difference of $259.56 billion.
Iraq’s GDP per capita is 75% higher than that of Lebanon, a difference of $2,596.
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Baghdad
Beirut
46,042,015
5,805,962
435,050 km²
10,450 km²
106 /km²
556 /km²
$279.64 billion · 2024
$20.08 billion · 2023
$6,074 · 2024
$3,478 · 2023
Asia
Asia
Western Asia
Western Asia
Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع
Lebanese pound · LBP · £
Iraqi
Lebanese
+964
+961
.iq
.lb
IQ / IRQ
LB / LBN
Asia/Baghdad
Asia/Beirut
العراق
لبنان
| Measure | Iraq | Lebanon |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Baghdad | Beirut |
| Population | 46,042,015 | 5,805,962 |
| Surface area | 435,050 km² | 10,450 km² |
| Population density | 106 /km² | 556 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $279.64 billion · 2024 | $20.08 billion · 2023 |
| GDP per capita | $6,074 · 2024 | $3,478 · 2023 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع | Lebanese pound · LBP · £ |
| Nationality | Iraqi | Lebanese |
| Phone code | +964 | +961 |
| Internet domain | .iq | .lb |
| ISO codes | IQ / IRQ | LB / LBN |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad | Asia/Beirut |
| Native name | العراق | لبنان |
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Iraq, located in the heart of the Middle East, is a land where ancient civilizations and modern aspirations converge. Known for its pivotal role in shaping human history, the country invites exploration into its rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and enduring spirit.
Full Iraq profile →Lebanon is a small country in the Middle East, bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. It is known for its ancient history, diverse society, and strategic position.
Full Lebanon profile →The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
Iraq has a recorded population of approximately 46,042,015 people.
Iraq covers an area of about 435,050 km².
Iraq has a population density of roughly 106 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Iraq has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $279.64 billion as of 2024.
Iraq has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,074.
Iraq uses the Iraqi dinar (IQD), with the symbol د.ع.
Iraq is located in Western Asia, Asia.
The native name of Iraq is العراق.
People from Iraq are referred to as Iraqi.
The international dialing code for Iraq is +964.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iraq is .iq.
Iraq uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
Iraq, located in the heart of the Middle East, is a land where ancient civilizations and modern aspirations converge. Known for its pivotal role in shaping human history, the country invites exploration into its rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and enduring spirit.
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
Lebanon has a recorded population of approximately 5,805,962 people.
Lebanon covers an area of about 10,450 km².
Lebanon has a population density of roughly 556 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Lebanon has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $20.08 billion as of 2023.
Lebanon has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,478.
Lebanon uses the Lebanese pound (LBP), with the symbol £.
Lebanon is located in Western Asia, Asia.
The native name of Lebanon is لبنان.
People from Lebanon are referred to as Lebanese.
The international dialing code for Lebanon is +961.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Lebanon is .lb.
Lebanon uses the Asia/Beirut time zone.
Lebanon is a small country in the Middle East, bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. It is known for its ancient history, diverse society, and strategic position.